The 7 Best Mini Wine Fridges As Of April, 2020 (And 8 Other Models)
Not all kitchens accommodate large wine refrigerators, and many of us just want to store and display a handful of our best wines for special guests or family dinners, right? In that case, a mini wine fridge that typically holds 4 to 8 wine bottles atop a small counter space might be the way to go.
Mostly trading off the niceties of larger models -- like too different cooling zones, luscious wood shelves or security locks, mini wine coolers are small-enough to fit limited kitchen spaces and corners. Here are several of the latest counter-top models, mostly storing bottles in a single temperature zone. Some of these mini wine coolers are even able to dispense per-glass servings while others can be affixed under a cupboard. They are also among the cheapest models we have found.
Almost all mini fridges listed here are freestanding models and have space for less than 9 bottles (typically 4 or 8, but some models hold 6 bottles).
The List:
Wine Enthusiast Silent 6-Bottle
Costway Thermoelectric HW54591
Commercial Cool CCWT060MB
Ivation 8-Bottle
NutriChef PKTEWC80
- Built-in Or Freestanding
Danby Maitre D DWC620PL-SC
NutriChef PKTEWC08
Aicok 8-Bottle
More mini wine fridges, sorted by the latest model first:
Ivation IV-FWCT081WSS
NutriChef AZPKTEWC08
Monoprice Strata Home 24212
Dometic MF-6W Small Wine Fridge
Commercial Cool CCWT080 Small Wine Cooler
Many of the good reviews say that this has a very quiet operation. That is, some say that its noise levels are nothing distracting, while others say that they can't hear the unit at all. Most of its satisfied consumers also seem to agree that the Westinghouse WWT080MB appears well-made and feels high-quality.
In terms of operation, this countertop small wine fridge reportedly reaches the desired temperature quickly. The mechanical dial knob used to control the temperature has also been a good thing for many buyers, as it ensures that the temperature would stay on the desired level even after power-related issues, which may cause the product to reset. Finally, the reviews say that it accommodates the number of bottles that it advertises to do so, but these bottles have to be in the standard size.
This brings us to the customer feedback on the not-so-favorable side of the spectrum. Having wider wine bottles or champagne bottles would automatically compromise the 8-bottle capacity. Some people remedy this by modifying or removing some of the shelves, but this step may represent an unacceptable nuisance for others. Many have also expressed the desire for a built-in temperature display, which is a feature that is notably absent from this wine cooler.
Westinghouse WWT080MB Mini Wine Fridge
Westinghouse WWT060TB Small Wine Refrigerator
